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Appeal partly allowed, service tax demand confirmed, penalties set aside for state instrumentality. The appeal was partly allowed, confirming the service tax demand of Rs. 36,370 along with interest. The demand for 'Banking and other Financial Services' ...
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Appeal partly allowed, service tax demand confirmed, penalties set aside for state instrumentality.
The appeal was partly allowed, confirming the service tax demand of Rs. 36,370 along with interest. The demand for 'Banking and other Financial Services' was quashed as the activities were deemed a service to itself and not to any other entity. Penalties under various sections were set aside due to the appellant's status as an instrumentality of the State. The appeal was allowed without costs.
Issues: 1. Service tax demand on 'Technical Testing and Analysis/ Technical Inspection and Certification' services. 2. Service tax demand on 'Banking and other Financial Services'.
Issue 1: Service tax demand on 'Technical Testing and Analysis/ Technical Inspection and Certification' services:
The appellant was alleged to have provided these services, with a confirmed demand of Rs. 36,370. The appellant admitted this liability but contended that its local offices were instructed to remit the service tax due, which was not done. The demand of Rs. 36,370 was confirmed as there was no remittance by the appellant or its local units. The appellant's counsel did not object to this position. Hence, this demand was deemed impeccable and confirmed.
Issue 2: Service tax demand on 'Banking and other Financial Services':
A demand of Rs. 2,74,078 was confirmed under this head. The authority concluded that the appellant provided auxiliary financial services and fund management services to the State Government, receiving remuneration as 'administrative expenses'. However, upon careful consideration, it was found that the appellant, as an instrumentality of the State, raised loans from the public by issuing Bonds, with funds kept in its own account. As the activities were deemed a service to itself and not to any other entity, the demand for 'Banking and other Financial Services' could not be sustained and was quashed.
In conclusion, the appeal was partly allowed, confirming the demand of service tax to the extent of Rs. 36,370 along with interest. The penalties under various sections were set aside, considering the appellant's status as an instrumentality of the State and the reversal of the substantive tax demand. The penalties were deleted, and the appeal was allowed without costs.
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